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El Paso County, Texas
El Paso County, Texas. El Paso County had 877,858 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 19 places (7 cities, villages and boroughs and 12 census-designated) and 188 census tracts. GEOID 48141.
El Paso County is one of the 2 counties of the El Paso, TX metropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
877,858
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 865,657 · ACS 2020-2024: 870,779
Median household income
$59,806
±$1,141 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$180,400
±$2,408 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,079
±$15 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in El Paso County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 865,657 residents in El Paso County. The Census Bureau estimates 877,858 for July 1, 2025, up 1.4% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 870,779 over 1,014 square miles of land.
| Measure | El Paso County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 870,779 | 30,188,424 | +34,717 |
| Households | 299,637±1,051 | 10,992,816 | +31,327 |
| Average household size | 2.86±0.01 | 2.69 | −0.20 |
| Housing units | 323,571±169 | 12,128,515 | +27,470 |
El Paso County's population since 2000
From 679,622 in 2000 to 877,858 in 2025: up 29.2%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in El Paso County?
El Paso County holds 19 places: 7 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 12 census-designated places. The largest is El Paso with 683,012 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| El Paso | 678,815 | $59,745 |
|---|---|---|
| Socorro | 34,306 | $54,744 |
| Horizon City | 22,489 | $65,737 |
| Fort Bliss | 11,260 | $57,111 |
| San Elizario | 10,116 | $49,977 |
| Fabens | 7,498 | $42,533 |
| Homestead Meadows South | 7,142 | $49,327 |
| Canutillo | 6,212 | $40,682 |
| Homestead Meadows North | 5,210 | $63,088 |
| Sparks | 4,760 | $34,876 |
| Westway | 3,811 | $44,852 |
| Anthony | 3,671 | $54,588 |
| Agua Dulce, El Paso County | 3,218 | $47,200 |
| Vinton | 2,684 | $65,991 |
| TornilloGEOID 4873376 | 1,432 | $50,119 |
| Clint | 923 | $43,977 |
| Morning GloryGEOID 4849411 | 522 | $60,114 |
| Prado VerdeGEOID 4859210 | 209 | $250,000 or more |
| ButterfieldGEOID 4811626 | 100 | $2,500 or less |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in El Paso County?
The median resident of El Paso County is 33.6 years old; 26.1% are under 18 and 13.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 82.7%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 11.0%. 23.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | El Paso County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 33.6±0.1 | 35.6 | +1.4 |
| Under 18 years | 26.1% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 13.1%±0.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 82.7% | 39.7% | +0.1 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 11.0%±0.1 pts | 39.1% | −1.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.0%±0.1 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.2%±0.1 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.5%±0.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.1 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 23.1%±0.5 pts | 17.6% | −1.0 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 68.0%±0.6 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.6%±0.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8%±0.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 21.6%±0.6 pts | 17.1% | +1.3 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 81.1%±0.6 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 25.9%±0.6 pts | 33.8% | +2.6 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 8.5%±0.4 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.5%±0.3 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in El Paso County earn?
Half of El Paso County's 299,637 households earn less than $59,806 a year (±$1,141), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $57,684 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $2,122 after inflation. 18.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | El Paso County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $59,806±$1,141 | $78,476 | +$2,122 |
| Mean household income | $79,845±$1,304 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $28,486±$447 | $40,752 | +$1,801 |
| People below the poverty line | 18.7%±0.6 pts | 13.8% | −1.5 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 24.6%±1.3 pts | 18.7% | −3.9 pts |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.3%±0.6 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±0.5 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in El Paso County?
Owners occupy 64.2% of El Paso County's occupied homes and renters 35.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $180,400 by its owner (±$2,408). The median renter pays $1,079 a month including utilities, and 44.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | El Paso County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $180,400±$2,408 | $283,800 | +$30,871 |
| Median gross rent | $1,079±$15 | $1,403 | +$48 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 44.2%±1.5 pts | 42.3% | +4.2 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,601±$21 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 64.2%±0.7 pts | 62.6% | +3.1 pts |
| Housing units | 323,571±169 | 12,128,515 | +27,470 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.1%±0.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±0.7 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.7%±0.6 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 5.4%±0.4 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 2.4%±0.2 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.1%±0.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is El Paso County building?
Builders took permits for 2,050 new housing units across El Paso County in 2025 (1,790 single-family), 2.3 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in El Paso County get to work?
75.0% of El Paso County's workers drive alone and 8.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.1 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | El Paso County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.6%±0.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±0.4 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 75.0%±0.8 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 12.0%±0.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.8%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.6%±0.2 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.8%±0.6 pts | 14.4% | +5.3 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.1 min±0.4 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are El Paso County's census tracts?
El Paso County is divided into 188 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $14,448 (Tract 19) to $157,850 (Tract 102.14).
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does El Paso County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 10th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 145th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 10th of 254 |
| Median household income | 169th of 253 |
| Median home value | 104th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 65th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 48th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 64th of 252 |
| Median age | 218th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for El Paso County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.